Build Equipment

Build Strategy

Notes1. You have room to swap your Target Shield for a shield weighing 3.0 or less (Grass, Crest, Bloodbite, etc). So, you can quick adjust as needed based on your opponent's build 2. Second ring slot. Have a variety on hand. Custom tailor it to what weapons you want to play (Lifehunt = bloodbite, Great Club = Havel's, Red Tearstone/Blue Tearstone, Cloranthy, etc) 3. Use the Tin Crystalization Catalyst (TCC) or the Darkmoon Talisman for the buffs. 4. Get to Darkmoon Covenant +3 to max out the Darkmoon Blade's buff strength.

Pros1. Very versatile. You can use any weapons at their near their max AR. This is because you get hit hard with diminishing returns for str of dex above 40, and many weapons have both strength and dex bonuses. 2. +15 at this level is stronger than virtually any elemental weapon. 3. 56 poise will allow you to avoid stunlock fro greatswords and below. 4. Buffs with the 2 strongest buffs in the game. 5. You get 2 buffs with CMW using the TCC

Cons1. No magic/miracles/pyros. This build is for melee fighters only. If you do want to use magic/miracles, you need to reduce your armor weight to wield the talisman/catalyst and remove one ore more of the buffs. 2. Not enough weight for the Darkmoon Talisman/TCC. Need to rapidly unequip it during your buff.